🇨🇳 How to say

“apple” in Chinese

苹果píngguǒ
Illustration of "apple" in a Chinese cultural setting
A bright kitchen with a wooden table covered in fresh fruits, including shiny red apples. A person is slicing an apple to prepare a healthy snack, while a bowl of apples sits nearby, ready for use in cooking or baking.

Usage note

The word '苹果' (píngguǒ) means 'apple' in Mandarin. Apples are a common fruit in Chinese culture and are often associated with health and good luck.

Examples

  • 我喜欢苹果。

    I like apples.

  • 这个苹果很好吃。

    This apple is very delicious.

  • 她买了三个苹果。

    She bought three apples.

Quick check

What does "苹果" mean?

  • A. apple
  • B. night
  • C. fish
  • D. today

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